Tea Sanctuary

1435 Naldo Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chl in bucket, test strip turned dark blue and then white because it's too strong and bleach out, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap dispenser above clean utensils, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82f at hand sink and 72f in triple sink, employee fixed it, 140f **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. The one she has is incomplete, it doesn't say how much bleach per gallon of water and she said she'll do 200ppm, explained to her and emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket

16-33-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn in upright cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Numbers don't match

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and window

35B-14-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, employee stated it's salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind food truck

29-34-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

16-37-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tea Sanctuary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tea Sanctuary on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tea Sanctuary?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tea Sanctuary.

How does Tea Sanctuary compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Tea Sanctuary most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Tea Sanctuary's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tea Sanctuary have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tea Sanctuary means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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